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The magnificent Carew Castle has a history spanning 2,000 years. Set in a stunning location, overlooking a 23-acre millpond, the castle displays the development from a Norman fortification to an Elizabethan country house.

There is a packed programme of events and fun activities for all ages at Carew Castle throughout the year from Have-a-Go Archery, Falconry and Ghost Tours to Open Air Theatre, Knight School and our Christmas Craft Fayre!

Princess Nest was the daughter of Rhys ap Tewdwr, a Welsh prince and was born around 1080. After her father's death in 1093 she spent much of her youth in the court of Henry I by whom she had her first son. In 1100 she married Gerald de Windsor, an Anglo-Norman baron who was much older than Nest.

Castell Henllys Iron Age Village and Carew Castle and Tidal Mill are sites run by the National Park Authority to help visitors enjoy and learn about our past. They are also important havens for wildlife.

Famous for its role in history, Carew Castle is less well known - but just as important - for its wildlife. The Castle, grassland, Millpond and Mill Lane were designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in recognition of this fact in 1995.